Ilkeston Rugby Club

Ilkeston Rugby Club The Mighty Elks, currently playing 3 Senior teams, U6-Colts Mini/Juniors sections + Girls U12 & U14s. New players, supports, volunteers etc... always welcome!

The Official Ilkeston Rugby Union Footbal Club website, open to everyone. We're a friendly and social club, with a great infrastructure. We have a successful senior section covering 4 divisions and a thriving Junior section concentrating on Player development and involvement.

🏉 Celebrate 100 years of Ilkeston RUFC! 🏉One century of passion, teamwork, and local rugby history brings us to this mon...
02/06/2026

🏉 Celebrate 100 years of Ilkeston RUFC! 🏉

One century of passion, teamwork, and local rugby history brings us to this monumental milestone.

This is your opportunity to be 1 of the 100

Tickets are officially on sale for our Centenary Dinner

Join players, legends, and supporters past and present for an unforgettable evening celebrating Elks history

Date: Saturday 26th September 2026
Time: 7:00 PM till late
Venue: Morley Hayes, Main Road Morley DE7 6QA
Dress Code: Black Tie / Formal
Canapes on arrival
Superb three-course meal
Entertainment and an auction.

Spaces are strictly limited and this event will sell out.

Don't miss your chance to be part of Ilkeston rugby history

Secure your tickets visit the clubhouse bar, or email [email protected]

One of our former Coaches and great friend David Jackson is taking on this massive challenge, please donate if you can
27/05/2026

One of our former Coaches and great friend David Jackson is taking on this massive challenge, please donate if you can

🌞 🍻 ELKS ON TOUR – SWANSEA 2026 🌞 🍻 The boys are heading away next Saturday for a well-earned summer getaway… although “...
16/05/2026

🌞 🍻 ELKS ON TOUR – SWANSEA 2026 🌞 🍻

The boys are heading away next Saturday for a well-earned summer getaway… although “rest & relaxation” with this lot usually means very little rest and absolutely zero relaxation 🍻😂

📍 Swansea
🛏️ A few nights away
🏉 A little “friendly” fixture on Saturday against the legends at Pyle RFC - Clwb Rygbi y Pîl

Big thanks to local Ilkeston coach Comapny Eugene Coaches for getting the lads there in absolute luxury — keeping the tour classy until at least the first service station stop 🚌🍺

And massive appreciation to our tour sponsors for helping make the weekend happen:

👏 Quinn Holdings & Investment
👏 Mandene Limited
👏 Love Chicken
👏 Derby Elks RLFC
👏 Horsley Plumbing & Heating
👏 Profind Surveys
👏 And of course… Liam Gavin’s Awkward & Balding Society — bravely representing men losing their hair 😂

Ilkeston Rugby Club are recruiting new players for the 2026/27 season.Our 1st XV are pushing for the top spot in Regiona...
13/05/2026

Ilkeston Rugby Club are recruiting new players for the 2026/27 season.

Our 1st XV are pushing for the top spot in Regional 2 next season, while our 2nd XV are looking to dominate Counties 4 Midlands.

New to senior rugby? Or just looking to play alongside your mates and enjoy a beer after the game? Our 3rd XV offers a great social rugby environment for players of all abilities.

Join us during our Centenary Year and become part of a club built on ambition, community, and great team spirit.

If you’re interested in joining Ilkeston Rugby Club this season, get in touch via email or message us on Facebook or Instagram.

💥 Bosh, another job crossed off the list.🏉 H New posts down at the Gallows.Just need to raise money to upgrade the ligh...
07/05/2026

💥 Bosh, another job crossed off the list.
🏉 H New posts down at the Gallows.

Just need to raise money to upgrade the lights to LED, and get a gang along to paint the railings and our beloved old ground/winter training pitch will be back up to scratch.

01/05/2026

So, now that the emotion is out of the way, time to reflect on the U16’s Finals Day.
To start with, The Club would like to thank everyone that gave up their time, whether it was a couple of hours helping on the BBQ or Bar, or a marathon effort over 3 days, you know who you are!👏, none of it could have happened without you.
The rugby on the day was brilliant, every game could have gone either way so hats off to all of the lads whether they were winners or runners up, a lot of NLD Clubs would have loved to have taken part!
Our fantastic lads couldn’t quite make it their day, it’s disappointing for everyone, but you have to lose a few times to make the winning feel more special. What these lads have achieved over the years under expert guidance has been quite incredible and the future of our Club looks great.
We’ve had brilliant feedback on our hosting and going into our Centenary season I’m going to push for us to host the NLD Colts Finals Day next season knowing we have the people to make it happen and the players to win it.
Thank you everyone and enjoy a few weeks of sunshine before we kick off again 💚

Still seeding at 21.20, apologies to anyone that had problems parking but when you’ve got someone prepared to put in a 1...
30/04/2026

Still seeding at 21.20, apologies to anyone that had problems parking but when you’ve got someone prepared to put in a 14 hour shift you have to just let him get on, great effort Matt

NLD U14 Plate Final vs MansfieldThe Elks turned up like a team that was hungry. Starting off strong and fast, Ilkeston s...
27/04/2026

NLD U14 Plate Final vs Mansfield

The Elks turned up like a team that was hungry. Starting off strong and fast, Ilkeston scored the first try within the first 5 minutes of the game. Mansfield struck back quickly, levelling the score at 5-5.

Keeping the Elks under pressure, they had us pinned in our 22 very quickly after the restart. Some great rucking from Kade Stevens got the turn over for Fraser Jones to chip through and get all the way to the Mansfield 22. An attempted offload sadly wasn't successful as the Elks knocked the ball on. Mansfield then make it down the field and score, making it 10-5. However, the Elks strike back and get the conversion, making the score 12-10.
Mansfield then get a scrum from the restart which sees them score again just on the cusp of half time. Half time score, Mansfield 15-12 Elks.

After a good half time team talk and motivation from Captain Ben Bayley and Noah Meads, the Elks start the second half with a bang and see Noah Meads break the line right down the middle of the defence to score his first of three excellently worked tries. The game sees the Elks score four unanswered tries in the second half before Mansfield strike back and take the score to 35-20.

Two penalties see the Elks get down to Mansfield's five-metre line with a clever lineout move, seeing Jack Walker go over to take the Elks to 40-20. The restart doesn't go Mansfield's way as Freddy Foster-Miles catches and gives a great pass to see the Elks go the distance and score again. 45-20 with less than ten minutes to play, Mansfield don't give up and score again. They then regained possession from the restart and some slippery steps from their full back led Mansfield to score the final try of the game, giving the Elks a 45-30 victory in the U14 NLD plate final.

📣 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Your Elks U16 XV go for their 3rd NLD cup in 4 years!🗓️ Sunday 26th April U16 XV🕒 2:00pm📍The Stut...
25/04/2026

📣 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
Your Elks U16 XV go for their 3rd NLD cup in 4 years!

🗓️ Sunday 26th April
U16 XV
🕒 2:00pm
📍The Stute
The U16 XV step into battle against rivals Newark in what promises to be a fierce, full-blooded clash from the very first whistle. Expect high intensity, and a game with great hands and skill on show — this is one you won’t want to miss.

Look its an easy decision really! ☀️The sun will be out,
🍻The bar will be open and the beer will be flowing and 🦌💚💙future 1st XV Elks will be on the pitch. So bring your mates, enjoy a drink, and back these boys for a historic day of rugby.
Let’s get a great crowd down and make some noise for the Elks!


🦌💚💙

PS NLD entrance fee £3 bring cash

Here’s our U14’s team for their NLD Final against Mansfield at Newark on Sunday.Good luck guys and we look forward to se...
23/04/2026

Here’s our U14’s team for their NLD Final against Mansfield at Newark on Sunday.
Good luck guys and we look forward to seeing you back at The Stute with a trophy 💚

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The Stute, Hallam Fields Lane
Ilkeston
DE74AZ

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Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 1pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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